Michael Haneke

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) denied satellite rights for the Malayalam film 'Marco' due to its extreme violence, making it unsuitable for families. CBFC Regional Officer Nadeem Thufali T requested intervention to prevent its OTT release. Kerala’s Chief Minister and police expressed concerns over cinema’s impact on youth, citing links to real-life crimes. However, the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) rejected these claims, arguing that films reflect reality rather than creating it.

FEFKA has countered claims that Malayalam films contribute to societal violence, stating social issues are the real cause. Controversy heightened after the violent film Marco's release, with critics accusing it of inciting aggression. FEFKA argues that movies like Drishyam and Ancham Pathira reflect real societal events and that substance abuse, not films, is a primary crime driver. The federation urges focusing on systemic issues like drug trafficking instead, cautioning against restricting artistic expression based on oversimplified views.

German producer Reza Bahar, who was in Chennai, spoke about the challenges of filmmaking and the need to be uncompromising...

About 100 people trooped into an overflowing Nandan showing Michael Haneke’s Amour. A while later some clamoured to leave. Those who stayed on despite their uncomfortable perch on crowded steps, made Kolkata Film Festival a filmmaker’s delight.

French actor Juliette Binoche has been named President of the International Jury for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Markus Schleinzer, director of 'Michael', believes that one mustn't underestimate children as they are a lot more clued in than we choose to believe, or think them capable of being.

Pakistani director Iram Parveen Bilal's debut feature film Josh will be showcased at the Mumbai Film Festival.

Ranbir Kapoor's Barfi is out of the Oscar race. A press announcement on Friday only nine films will advance to the next round of voting in the foreign film category for the 85th Academy awards our of the 75 orginally qualified in the category.

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French film legend and amateur race car driver Jean-Louis Trintignant, who earned acclaim for his starring role in the Oscar-winning film 'A Man and a Woman' half a century ago and went on to portray the brutality of aging in his later years, has died.

Blancanieves, a 2012 black-and-white silent film, which is Spain's official entry to the Oscars next year, will be the closing film at the 14th Mumbai Film Festival.

Versatile actress Daminee Benny Basu is thrilled to be a part of Indrasis Acharya’s film ‘Parcel’.

The Zurich Film Festival this year will honour acclaimed British filmmaker Mike Leigh with its "A Tribute to..." Golden Eye award.

The Austrian Cultural Forum and Alliance Française de Delhi hosted the Austrian Short Film Festival 2024, featuring new Austrian short films. The event, introduced by Murtaza Ali Khan, showcased award-winning films like ‘5 PM Seaside’ and ‘Hollywood,’ reflecting the diversity and impact of Austrian cinema. The festival was well-received, hinting at future expansions in India.

The BBC recently published its list of top 100 films of the 21st Century, but not one Indian film made itself to the list. As per the BBC, for determining 100 greatest films, they received 177 film critics.

Thithi director Raam Reddy says that he would love to work with Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddique

'James Bond' star Daniel Craig, 'Downfall' actor Bruno Ganz, and Oscar-winning directors Susanne Bier and Michael Haneke are among the 3,000 European film professionals, who have signed a petition calling for immediate action in Europe's refugee crisis.

The 75th edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival witnesses the return of international auteurs, Palme d'Or winning filmmakers, potential summer blockbusters, and many films that will,

Award-winning Kannada film director Girish Kasaravalli is all excited about the Bengaluru International Film Festival (Biffes) 2012 which got under way on Thursday.